13 April 2012 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
4-5, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ey
The application sought approval for amended plans to a retail unit at 4/5 Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, changing the front elevation wall above eaves level from a split-level design to a single horizontal height with cement render and paint, and replacing the multi-pitched roof with a flat roof.
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The proposed single horizontal front wall above eaves level is not significantly different in scale from the previously approved split-level design and its simpler form is more likely to enhance the a…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity of residents/locality, in accordance with Area Plan zoning. Officer assessed front wall alterations as enhancing shop front character and roof changes as invisible, thus compliant with no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer found front elevation improvements enhance shop front appearance over prior approval; roof not visible publicly, so no adverse impact on Windsor Road Conservation Area character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the alterations of the front wall above the 'eaves level' and the installation of a flat roof, shown in drawing no. J/3771/2 C and the Location Map, both received on 1 March 2012.
no objection to the proposal
